Category: Order Process
Why is the Supplier Refusing to Make Sample as Asked?
Sometimes suppliers will say they will make the sample. But it won’t include… the...
Casual Steps, Major Disasters
Casual from the beginning. Loose from the get-go. Processes regarded as incidentals. Requirements...
What Shipping Term Should I Choose?
What shipping term should I book with my supplier? That’s a common question I see in...
Even Temperature During Offshore Sourcing Projects
The summertime is heating up. Factories are getting busier than they were say even 2 to 3 weeks...
Customs Checks Are an Intensive Headache
There are not many things worse than your container being flagged for an intensive customs exam....
Wire Transfer Payment Terms and China Vendors
Negotiating preferred payment terms with Chinese suppliers is a big concern for buyers. “How...
Repeat Orders Still Require Vigilant Control
Repeat orders in China manufacturing still require vigilant control. Casualness from both sides...
Changes During the Sampling Phase
During the sampling phase, chances are that you’ll go through a series of tweaks and changes...
Another Batch of Possible Changes During the China Sourcing Process
The China sourcing process, whether quoting an existing stock item or developing something from...
Further Snippets on Making Samples
Making samples is sort of like the last frontier to stamp out supplier miscommunication and...
About Jacob
For 17 years, I’ve worked in China manufacturing. This blog is about sourcing, RFQ's, order control and logistics. I lived in China from ’01 to ’12 and now on the North Carolina coast. I continue to work in China imports, private label and learning FBA and ecommerce.
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